Local government, school meetings
A-C Central School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 15 at the Board Conference Room, Unit Office, 501 W. Buchanan Street, Ashland. Arenzville...
Kaitlyn Copley
Lady Jays earn Runner Up at Riverton Tourney
In a rapidly building rivalry, the Deer Creek Mackinaw Chiefs got the better of the PORTA-AC Central Lady Bluejays in the championship game of the...
Beardstown Police News
Kaury J. Garrido-Baez, 40, Beardstown, was cited Dec. 15 for driving under the influence and lodged in Schuyler County Jail.Jahdial Rodriguez-Martinez...
Bluejays finish fourth at Williamsville
Following two nice wins to open the Williamsville Tournament, the PORTA-AC Central boys’ team lost their next two to finish in fourth place against a...
Tigers blast Ducks in Boys’ Hoops
Following a couple of tough losses to open the Williamsville Holiday Tournament, the Beardstown Tigers rebounded to throttle old rival Havana in their...
Looking back at 2024
Another year has come and gone, and it is time look back at some of the major stories that filled the front pages of the Cass County Star-Gazette...
Fire causes major damage to Beardstown residence
A Christmas Eve fire is believed to have been caused by someone cooking in the home in the 1200 block of Wall Street, according to Acting Fire Chief...
Military mindset guides Mercer County farmer
In Mercer County, Zach Taylor’s life revolves around two principles that have guided him through military service and farming: dedication and safety.The...
Focus on Faith – The Best New Year’s Resolution
I’m going to start out this column with a potentially controversial statement: I think making a New Year’s resolution is pointless. As I type that, I...
Community Calendar
Cass County Courthouse will be closed on the following days • Monday, January 20-Martin Luther King Jr. Day• Wednesday, February 12-Lincoln’s Birthday• Monday, February 17-Washington’s Birthday...